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2 <br /> An application form has been designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds for <br /> local housing projects. HOME funding will be awarded through a joint application process. The <br /> deadline for completing the application form is January 25, 2016. The Home Program Review <br /> Committee will then review the applications received and make recommendations regarding <br /> funding for consideration by the local elected officials in April 2016. The 2016 Annual Action <br /> Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before May 13, 2016. <br /> In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices <br /> have been placed in The Chapel Hill News, News of Orange, and The Herald-Sun, and also <br /> sent to local non-profit agencies and placed on local websites. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium expects to receive an allocation <br /> of$311,832 in HOME Program funds for 2016-2017, the same level as last fiscal year. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> The creation and preservation of affordable housing options helps to meet a basic need and <br /> advances economic self-sufficiency. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Affordable housing options allow individuals to reduce risks associated with being unhoused. <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board open the Public Hearing <br /> to receive comments from the public as additional information to consider and close the Public <br /> Hearing. <br />